The Patrick Madrid Show

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The Patrick Madrid Show: June 1, 2026 - Hour 2 Jun 01, 2026

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Patrick talks about the following topics with listeners. A question arises about if people who get last rites go straight to heaven, do Episcopalians have to get rebaptized when they come into the Catholic Church, and how do I handle scrupulosity?

Rhonda - My mother-in-law died on May 17. While she was still alive a priest gave her last rites. Would she go straight to heaven?
Val - I have a friend who is Episcopalian and wants to become Catholic. Does she need to get rebaptized to become Catholic?
Tyler - Am I able to stand as a groomsman for a non-Catholic wedding? Plus Patrick helps Tyler address the issue of scrupulosity.
Jean - How do I deal with resentment that we are feeling to our priest who is giving very demeaning homilies?
Andrew - Scruples and hope.

The Patrick Madrid Show: June 1, 2026 - Hour 3 Jun 01, 2026

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On Hour 3 of today's Patrick Madrid show, Patrick talks with the following callers (and answers emails):

Marilyn - About the episcopalian marriage and coming into the Church, continue to pray for these people, and pray to St. Monica and guardian angel for them.
Tom - Catholic school and kids on autism spectrum. My son got kicked out of Catholic school even though website said they were welcome.
Tracy - I had a similar experience with my son going through catholic school, he had autism and wasn't able to be helped.
Email – Kim asks about the squires' program in the Knights of Columbus for boys.

Email – John: Does joining a political party constitute an endorsement of evils that one party supports?
Val - My daughter has autism, and we've received help from the regional center in Los Angeles, CA.
Bernice - If a person is married in court/civil marriage, not through the Church, why are they allowed to be lecturer? Wouldn't that dissuade people from marrying in the Church?

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 29, 2026 - Hour 1 May 29, 2026

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Patrick welcomes listeners into a lively morning with questions about faith, charity, and the nature of love, then responds to concerns about distractions at Mass and the interest generated by a celebrity priest’s arrival. He fields honest questions about Catholic teaching, addresses anxieties over returning to church after spiritual wandering, and doesn’t shy away from challenges such as the Church’s approach to slavery and capital punishment. Perspectives on the spiritual depth of Catholic radio and the balance between religious and political topics surface, threading through the episode’s honest, unscripted exchanges.

Tyrone (email) - What does “love covers a multitude of sins” mean? (01:01)
Allison - How can I not be frustrated with visitors to my parish who are coming to see a Catholic speaker who is a priest? (05:39)
Chrissy - Is it licit to have white wine at Mass? (12:23)
Monica - You are exactly right about closing your eyes during Mass. A young man and his mother were very distracting to me. I was charitable and was rewarded for it. (15:01)
Aaron - I left the Church for about 1 year. Should I receive the Eucharist without going to Confession first? (18:56)
Ron - Does Relevant Radio put spiritual life first. I think that when the rubber hits the road, selling books or politics takes precedence over the spiritual. (31:47)
Steve - The Pope apologized for slavery. Why did Jesus never talk about slavery? (43:02)
Laura – I agree with Ron that some programs aren't exactly fully related to Catholic things, some conversations are political in nature or partisan in nature. (49:19)

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 29, 2026 - Hour 2 May 29, 2026

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Patrick welcomes listeners into conversations where Catholic belief collides with ordinary life, fielding questions from parents wrestling with pride shirts at work, addressing how the saints and Mary hear prayers, and challenging the idea that radio should limit itself to purely spiritual talk. He weaves in analogies, real examples, and fresh responses to illustrate what Catholic witness looks like amid social pressures and family debates, moving fluidly from spiritual works to contemporary news without losing sight of faith’s everyday impact. Humor, encouragement, and engaging calls keep the energy unpredictable and the insights grounded.

Ted - How can I use a better analogy to talk to my daughter about wearing a Pride T-shirt? I did try the analogy of wearing a swastika t-shirt, but that didn't work. (00:57)
Marcus - We can't neglect our bodies by putting spiritual life ahead of our body’s health. (16:54)
George - How can the Saints and Mary hear us when they aren't omnipresent? (29:12)
Any Friend of God’s Is a Friend of Mine: The Biblical Case for the Intercessory Role of Mary and the Saints - https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/any-friend-of-gods-is-a-friend-of
Cyrus and Patrick share some emails that have come in responding to calls from today’s show (37:39)
Sherry - Praise report: Don't change anything Relevant Radio is doing! All topics lead us to spiritual topics. (41:51)
Jim – I agree with Patrick concerning the wide range of topics on Relevant Radio. Jesus said, “Man does not live by bread alone.” (45:01)
Jenny - About the young lady wearing Pride shirt: To me it's everyone's business what happens in private regarding LGBTIQ. (49:29)

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 29, 2026 - Hour 3 May 29, 2026

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Patrick answers listener questions about Catholic weddings, infant baptism, and the challenge of living as a Christian in a secular, religiously diverse America. He moves from discussions of Church history and the Filioque controversy to callers’ deep frustrations over culture and faith, offering insight, honesty, and moments of gentle wit. Voices overlap and topics swing from heated debates on Islam to heartfelt spiritual encouragement, capturing the unpredictable reality of Catholic life today.

Elisabeth (email) - Just heard a caller say Cyrus needs a raise - I agree. Cyrus is my favorite personality at the station. (00:40)
Scott - Scheduled to attend a non-practicing Catholic's wedding: should I attend the ceremony or not? (02:18)
Ruben - Protestant asked me why do we baptize babies when they are born? Babies don't know what is right and wrong. (06:53)
Ava - What does Jesus say about the subtle ways that the devil attacks? (14:40)
Steven – We must give God all the praise and glory all the time, but we still struggle with sin (21:04)
Sarah – Why aren’t we condemning the Muslim 'cult'? Why aren't we prohibiting them from entering the United States? I disagree with Pope Leo when he says we can get along with them. (24:27)
Audio: Charlie Kirk - “The spiritual battle is coming to the West and the enemies are woke-ism or Marxism combining with Islamism to go after what we call the American way of life - https://x.com/WallStreetApes/status/1986108544463347925 (40:01)
Daniel - Why did he East want to preserve that the spirit only proceeds from the Father? Why preserve the title of Rome for the Catholic Church and Eastern Church when that was a pagan nation's name for it? (44:46)

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 28, 2026 - Hour 1 May 28, 2026

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Patrick answers questions that touch everything from a Catholic parent's concern about workplace pride flags to the confusion and hope surrounding the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX), as well as handling scrupulosity in confession and tough home conversations on pornography and faith. Answers unfold with candor and care as he moves from apologetics to practical advice, always keeping compassion and Church teaching front and center. One moment addresses grieving a loss and proper Catholic burial, another explores what it truly means to stand up in faith when group conversations threaten unity and charity.

Renee - How do I respond to a college age child who doesn't thinks it’s fine to wear a PRIDE T-shirt to work? (00:35)
Zach - How do you recommend dialoging with people who want to cause division or create chaos? (13:03)
Edward - I think God is the ultimate judge. (21:51)
Celine - How can I show my niece that my brother's ashes should be respectfully buried? (25:40)
Jessica - I was catechized by a priest over email to become a Catholic. (31:25)
Kelly - What is the Church's position on the SSPX? (37:45)
Sherry - What are some suggestions to talk to a 14-year-old who left the Church because of pornography and masturbation? (48:09)

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 28, 2026 - Hour 2 May 28, 2026

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Patrick opens the hour recounting the beginnings of Catholic Answers and a wild confrontation with anti-Catholic preachers that erupts mid-talk, transforming into a memorable debate before a stunned crowd. He fields calls ranging from a Baptist-turned-Catholic’s conversion story to a thoughtful challenge about the Church’s claims, weaving candid advice on faith, personal peace, and tuning out the noisy world. Patrick keeps the conversation honest, raw, and rooted in experience, cutting through confusion with practical wisdom and real stories.

Patrick explains he originally got into apologetics (00:55)
In the Beginning: The Catholic Answers I Knew - https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/in-the-beginning
George - Are we human beings just surviving? (13:27)
Sherry - I read your article about being challenged by your faith. I loved the story. It touched me. I think I would have been challenging you. (20:51)
The First Time Someone Criticized Me for Being Catholic: A Fourth-Grade Memory I Never Forgot – by Patrick Madrid - https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/the-first-time-someone-criticized
Saul – You said that at least one of the reasons for the Church being real is that Jesus started it. I don’t think he did. (27:29)

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 28, 2026 - Hour 3 May 28, 2026

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Renee - How do I respond to a college age child who doesn't thinks it’s fine to wear a PRIDE T-shirt to work? (00:35)
Zach - How do you recommend dialoging with people who want to cause division or create chaos? (13:03)
Edward - I think God is the ultimate judge. (21:51)
Celine - How can I show my niece that my brother's ashes should be respectfully buried? (25:40)
Jessica - I was catechized by a priest over email to become a Catholic. (31:25)
Kelly - What is the Church's position on the SSPX? (37:45)
Sherry - What are some suggestions to talk to a 14-year-old who left the Church because of pornography and masturbation? (48:09)

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 27, 2026 - Hour 1 May 27, 2026

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Patrick responds to listener questions on faith, family, and Catholic teaching, moving from the struggles of family planning and discussions about contraception to the everyday difficulty of prioritizing God over personal plans. Each exchange reveals the urgency of moral conviction, the weight of tradition, and the rawness of prayerful hope amid uncertainty. Throughout, Patrick folds together personal stories, scripture, and practical guidance, giving listeners more than advice—he gives a companion on the road of faith.

Keisha (email) – Will the Oriental Orthodox and the Eastern Orthodox re-unite. (01:11)
A.B. (email) – My wife has no trust in NFP and is planning on being sterilized after our next baby is born. There’s nothing I can do to convince her otherwise. What can I do? (06:17)
No, Natural Family Planning Is Not Contraception: The Church's Clear Distinction Makes All the Difference – By Patrick Madrid - https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/why-natural-family-planning-is-not
Jeanine - The woman is saying she doesn't trust God and doesn’t want to be open to His plan. Being open to God's plan leads to peace. (20:17)
Jody - The story of Abraham and Sarah shows why we need to follow God's plan for fertility. (29:36)
Andrew - We didn't go to Mass during Memorial Day Weekend. Do I need to go to Confession? (32:59)
Tiffany (email) - My mom has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. It is progressively getting worse. She shared with that she had a "healing pastor" come and pray over her. (38:41)
Laura - A priest told me that we could never go straight to heaven as we always have to make a stop in Purgatory. (46:41)

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 27, 2026 - Hour 2 May 27, 2026

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Patrick answers pressing questions about confession validity, talking faith with Muslims, sainthood, and whether the Holy Spirit showed up in Genesis or only after Christ. Discussions ranged from papal authority, climate change, Catholic political involvement, and Marian dogmas, sparking moments of frank disagreement and practical advice.

Peggy - I went to Confession after not going for years. The priest misunderstood me. Do I need to go back and do it again? (00:49)
Maria – How can I share the faith with a Muslim family? (05:30)
Judy - If someone is canonized as a saint, can they be de-canonized? (10:32)
Jenna - Did we get the Holy Spirit during the creation of Adam and Eve? (14:42)
Mark - I saw the Pope's new encyclical. What does the Pope, and the Church, think about climate change? (23:40)
Martin - Would a parish accept an online OCIA course? (39:17)
Veronica - I think this Pope is more political than anything else. It is very insulting to Catholics. (45:11)

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